Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology
Overview
Career Opportunities
Facilities and Resources
Admission Requirements
Prevent the Spread of Disease and Save Lives with a Master of Public Health Degree in Epidemiology
Diseases are constantly developing and evolving. Take your foundational knowledge in public health and pair it with your fascination about diseases so you can investigate the issue of disease origin, risk, and prevention. We can equip you with the master’s degree you need to become a professional in this growing field.
Liberty’s Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree can help turn your interest and current skill set into a rewarding career. Learn how to investigate the cause of illness and disease and which population is most at risk. The emphasis in our program is on finding the frequency, pattern, cause, and risk factors associated with a particular outbreak or event.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you will be eligible for jobs in local government, federal government, and the military.
- Liberty University has one of the largest accredited MPH programs in the U.S.
- You’ll take classes centered on extensive hands-on fieldwork led directly by faculty, and receive personal attention as you develop your professionalism and competency.
- Complete a 120-hour practicum at the end of your program, so you can practice your skills while interacting with health professionals.
- Access classrooms and distant education rooms equipped with camera/video capture technology, models, and testing materials.
What Will You Learn?
- The leading chronic disease indicators of morbidity and mortality in the United States, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- The knowledge base necessary to understand the mechanisms of infectious disease transmission, select specific preventive methodologies in the control of particular diseases, and communicate the rationale for the various control methods
- Current research and governmental initiatives regarding food safety and best practices for food handling in foodservice systems
- The methods used in conducting epidemiologic field investigations, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of primary source epidemiologic data
Career Opportunities for Public Health and Epidemiology Master’s Graduates
- Chronic disease epidemiologist
- Clinical drug trial researcher
- Food-borne outbreak investigator
- Hospital epidemiologist
- Infection control epidemiologist
- Research epidemiologist
Facilities and Resources Available to MPH Students
- Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- Explore over 20 teaching and research laboratories.
- You can pursue certification in various areas of public health such as becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
- Immerse yourself in engaging research projects such as testing the impact of BMI on heart rate, implementing Biosand water filters in Rwanda, collecting data on stress and burnout in the health field, and more.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Public Health Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Unofficial college transcripts with a completed Transcript Request Form
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology
Overview
Career Opportunities
Facilities and Resources
Admission Requirements
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you will be eligible for jobs in local government, federal government, and the military.
- Liberty University has one of the largest accredited MPH programs in the U.S.
- You’ll take classes centered on extensive hands-on fieldwork led directly by faculty, and receive personal attention as you develop your professionalism and competency.
- Complete a 120-hour practicum at the end of your program, so you can practice your skills while interacting with health professionals.
- Access classrooms and distant education rooms equipped with camera/video capture technology, models, and testing materials.
What Will You Learn?
- The leading chronic disease indicators of morbidity and mortality in the United States, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- The knowledge base necessary to understand the mechanisms of infectious disease transmission, select specific preventive methodologies in the control of particular diseases, and communicate the rationale for the various control methods
- Current research and governmental initiatives regarding food safety and best practices for food handling in foodservice systems
- The methods used in conducting epidemiologic field investigations, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of primary source epidemiologic data
Career Opportunities for Public Health and Epidemiology Master’s Graduates
- Chronic disease epidemiologist
- Clinical drug trial researcher
- Food-borne outbreak investigator
- Hospital epidemiologist
- Infection control epidemiologist
- Research epidemiologist
Facilities and Resources Available to MPH Students
- Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- Explore over 20 teaching and research laboratories.
- You can pursue certification in various areas of public health such as becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
- Immerse yourself in engaging research projects such as testing the impact of BMI on heart rate, implementing Biosand water filters in Rwanda, collecting data on stress and burnout in the health field, and more.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Public Health Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Unofficial college transcripts with a completed Transcript Request Form
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing
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Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
CEPH
